Founding Social Studies Teacher — Shape Arkansas School

Hillcrest High School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a passionate Social Studies Teacher to join our founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year. You will shape a joyful, rigorous middle school experience and build community relationships from day one.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and an Arkansas teaching license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12. Expect collaboration, data-driven instruction, and commitment to mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Arkansas teaching license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12.
• Must meet deadlines for lesson plans, grades, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional meetings and teacher trainings to maintain professional competence.
• Instruct students in assigned content area per standards.
• Develop weekly and long-range lesson plans with standards and assessments.
• Use data to evaluate pupil progress and communicate with parents.
• Lead student activities and participate in committees and meetings.
• Abide by state and federal mandates in reporting abuse and neglect.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arkansas teaching license

Job description

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a passionate Social Studies Teacher to join our founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year. You will shape a joyful, rigorous middle school experience and build community relationships from day one.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and an Arkansas teaching license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12. Expect collaboration, data-driven instruction, and commitment to mission.